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Korean Journal of Anesthesiology 2001;40(6):829-832.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2001.40.6.829   
Failure to Collapse Right Lung Using a Single Lumen Tube with Bronchial Blocker in a Patient with Congenital Right Tracheal Bronchus.
Yong Shin Kim, Dae Woo Kim, Deon Gon Cho
1Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
2Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
Tracheal bronchus is a congenital anomaly usually originating from the right lateral wall of the trachea. It is usually found within 2 cm above the carina. Most cases of tracheal bronchus are asymptomatic and detected only incidentally on bronchoscopy or radiologic examination. Anatomic abnormalities of the airway are particular concern to anesthesiologists. We report a case in which an undiagnosed tracheal bronchus interfered with isolation of the right lung with a single lumen tube with bronchial blocker (Univent tube). Bronchoscopic examination showed the presence of an opening approximately 0.5 cm proximal to the carina. We withdrew the Univent tube and replaced it with a left-sided, 37 F double-lumen endotracheal tube. Right lung isolation was done satisfactorily and allowed the completion of the procedure.
Key Words: Airway: congenital anomaly; tracheal bronchus; Equipment: bronchial blocker; bronchoscopy


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